A river of Aa lava (a sluggish lava flow with a jagged surface) slices through a rain forest on Pulama pali, a sloping cliff on the southern flank of Kilauea volcano. Any trees left standing will seed the
new land once it cools.

Photographers and videographers Donna and Stephen O'Meara founded Volcano Watch International to better understand Earth's active volcanoes and to help save
the lives of people living on or near dangerous volcanoes. To view more examples of their work, click here >>

You can contact Volcano Watch International by e-mail at someara@interpac.net